MIAMI — Dwyane Wade was not in the lineup for the Miami Heat on Sunday, sitting out the reigning NBA champions' game with the Charlotte Bobcats because of right knee soreness.

The team did not believe the matter was serious, and it's possible Wade could be back in the lineup as early as Monday's game at Orlando.

"He got hit in the knee a couple games back and it is just sore, bruised," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "So we are going to be very proactive and get some treatment and hopefully he feels better (Monday). We'll see how it goes."